Judy going from the Hotel Bramante to the funicular that goes up to Todi. |
Judy checking a map of Todi while waiting for the funicular to Todi |
Todi as seen from near the upper funicular stop. Todi often is voted as one of the most livable cities in the world. |
Richard with Todi in the background. Near the upper funicular stop. We walked to the city center from here. |
Temple of St. Fortunato: Gothic and Renaissance features - Franciscan shrine - Built from 1290's to 1450's. |
The Duomo on the north end of Piazza del Popolo: Built in the 12th century - Facade has some Renaissance features. |
Piazza del Popolo, looking south: Palazzo dei Priori at far end. Built 1280's-1330's. Gothic features. Now it is City Hall. |
Piazza del Popolo: Scaffolding on Palazzo del Popolo (1213). Left of it is Palazzo del Capitano (1290). Both - Gothic features. |
A street in Todi. Todi is an enchanting town with a strong medieval ambience. |
Judy on a street in Todi |
Todi: Residences |
Many steep streets have steps in the middle for pedestrians. Space in many Italian towns at a premium. No sidewalk necessary. |
Judy on a street in Todi 1 |
Todi: Street 2 |
Judy: Lunch in Todi |
Todi: A passageway |
Judy on a street in Todi 2 |
Todi: Street 4 |
Judy returning to the Hotel Bramante after coming down the funicular from Todi. |
The Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione. Photo taken from the grounds of the Hotel Bramante. |
Judy going from the Hotel Bramante to the Church of Santa Maria Consolazione. |
The Church of Santa Maria Consolazione. Built from early 1500's to early 1600's. Renaissance features. |
Family house where they make cheese - near Todi. Sixteen family members (four generations) live in this house. |
Mixing ingredients over a flame to make the cheese. Wooden stirrer has been handed down from generation to generation. |
Newer cheese making equipment recently purchased. |
After cheese ingredients are stirred and heated, the mixture is poured into molds. |
The cheese is then cleaned with a rotating brush and then aged, as shown here, in refrigerators. |
The eldest generation of this cheese making family. They hosted cheese and wine tasting for us. |